Policy Monitoring

CLPA updates on specific policy, regulations, legislation, votes, and elections.

Dec 26 min read

CLPA List of Upcoming DC Area Policy Meetings (December 2- December 6)

Discover the latest updates and key developments in local government activities across the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia...

Nov 255 min read

CLPA List of Upcoming DC Area Policy Meetings (November 25- Novemeber 29)

Discover the latest updates and key developments in local government activities across the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia...

Nov 125 min read

CLPA List of Upcoming DC Area Policy Meetings (November 19- Novemeber 22)

Discover the latest updates and key developments in local government activities across the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia...

Nov 52 min read

Election Day 2024: What You Need to Know Before You Vote

Election Day is finally here! As you head to the polls, remember that your voice shapes the future of your community. Voting gives you...

Oct 316 min read

Inside the 2024 Ballot: Understanding Initiative 83: Ranked-Choice Voting and Open Primaries in Washington, D.C.

Next week, in the general election, D.C. residents will have the chance to vote on Initiative 83, also known as the Ranked Choice Voting...

Oct 296 min read

CLPA List of Upcoming DC Area Policy Meetings (October 29- Novemeber 1)

Discover the latest updates and key developments in local government activities across the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia...

Oct 215 min read

CLPA List of Upcoming DC Area Policy Meetings (October 21- October 25)

Discover the latest updates and key developments in local government activities across the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia...

Oct 155 min read

CLPA List of Upcoming DC Area Policy Meetings (October 14- October 18)

Discover the latest updates and key developments in local government activities across the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia...

Oct 103 min read

Policy Brief: Bill 18-24, Housing Policy – Standards and Procedures – Amendments (MoCo Council)

Photo credit: Montgomery County Council The Maryland General Assembly recently passed HB 424 , which repealed an outdated mandate for...

Oct 94 min read

Inside the 2024 Ballot: Question A - County Charter Change Referendum (Charles County, Maryland)

Voters in Charles County, Maryland, will have to make a choice on November 5th that will fundamentally shift how their government...

Oct 75 min read

CLPA List of Upcoming DC Area Policy Meetings (October 7- October 11)

Discover the latest updates and key developments in local government activities across the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia...

Oct 43 min read

Inside the 2024 Ballot: Candidates for Circuit Judge in Prince George's County

Source: Prince George's County Courts From now until the November election, CLPA will feature profiles of candidates running for office....

Sep 305 min read

CLPA List of Upcoming DC Area Policy Meetings (September 30- October 4)

Discover the latest updates and key developments in local government activities across the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia...

Sep 275 min read

Inside the 2024 Ballot: Candidate Profiles for Prince George’s County Board of Education, District 5

From now until the November election, CLPA will feature profiles of candidates running for office. These profiles provide information...

Sep 254 min read

Policy Brief: Recidivism Reduction, Oversight, and Accountability for DYRS Act of 2024 (ROAD Act)

Today, the DC Council will have a public hearing in the Committee of the Whole on Bill 25-82, the Recidivism Reduction, Oversight and...

Sep 246 min read

CLPA List of Upcoming DC Area Policy Meetings (September 23- September 27)

Discover the latest updates and key developments in local government activities across the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia...

Sep 193 min read

Policy Brief: Bill CB-081-2024: Community Informed Police Training

CB-081-2024: Community Informed Police Training addresses the recruitment and training of police cadets in Prince George's County,...

Sep 183 min read

Policy Brief: Understanding "Bill 20-24: Public Campaign Financing-Amendments" in Montgomery County

Montgomery County's " Bill 20-24 , Public Campaign Financing-Amendments," would increase the maximum amount of funds a certified...

Sep 166 min read

CLPA List of Upcoming DC Area Policy Meetings (September 16- September 20)

Discover the latest updates and key developments in local government activities across the District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia, and...

Sep 64 min read

Understanding the Role of the Clerk of the Circuit Court

When most people think about elected officials, they often picture big names like Members of Congress, Mayors, Governors, or City or...